An alleged burglar, using pre-paid scooters in his crime spree across Auckland, has been charged by police.
The 46-year-old man was allegedly responsible for a "significant number" of burglaries in the city, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy said in a statement on Tuesday.
His arrest comes after police received a tip off.
"Police have been working hard to identify and locate the person responsible for a number of burglaries in the Onehunga, Mont Wellington, Ellerslie and Glen Innes areas," Insp Dolheguy said.
"Last night police acted on information received and located the alleged offender at a property in Mount Wellington where he was quickly taken into custody.
"He was allegedly using pre-pay scooters to facilitate his crimes and his arrest is a culmination of great police work."
The 46-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court on Tuesday, facing a number of charges including burglary, robbery and aggravated wounding.
Insp Dolheguy said this type of offending was not tolerated and police would continue to hold those who are inflicting harm on people's livelihoods to account.
"Police would like to thank the public's support and assistance in providing important information to prevent crime and harm in our communities," she said.
Police encouraged people to report offending as it is occurring by calling 111, or report matters after the fact by calling 105. Reports can also be made online or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
